Spyderco Paramilitary 2 vs Spyderco Delica 4 FRN
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 ($200) vs Spyderco Delica 4 FRN ($90) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right folding knife.
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Spyderco
Delica 4 FRN
$90
Lightest Full-Size Folder
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Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Spyderco Paramilitary 2 | Spyderco Delica 4 FRN |
| Price | $200 | $90 |
| Weight | 122g | 60g |
| Steel | CPM-S30V | — |
| Lock | Compression lock | Back lock |
| Weight | 122g | 60g |
| Blade | 3.44" leaf shape | 2.875" VG-10 |
| Handle | G-10 | FRN (Fiberglass Reinforced Nylon) |
| Origin | Golden, CO USA | Seki City, Japan |
| Open | — | Spyderhole |
Pros & Cons
Spyderco Paramilitary 2
- Compression lock flawless
- G-10 excellent grip
- Countless sprint run variants
- Best-in-class blade geometry
- Strong resale value
- 122g heavier than Bugout
- $200 premium
- Compression lock unfamiliar initially
Spyderco Delica 4 FRN
- 60g industry-leading for full-size
- VG-10 Japan-made sharp from factory
- Full-flat grind versatile slicing
- $90 with Japan quality
- FRN handle indestructible
- FRN handle not premium feel
- Back lock slower to close
- No flipper deployment
Spyderco Delica 4 FRN is the better value at $90. Both are part of our curated folding knife index — tap through to check current pricing.